HPV vaccine
HPV vaccine could soon achieve ‘substantial reductions’ in cervical cancer cases: study
The HPV vaccine is already reducing rates of cervical cancer, according to new research. Continue reading
Alberta increases STI testing amid ongoing syphilis, gonorrhea outbreak
Alberta continues to see high rates of sexually transmitted infections, such as syphilis and gonorrhea. Based on the STI cases reported so far this year, Alberta is on track to surpass last year’s numbers. Continue reading
This is what we know about HPV, the vaccine and its backlash
More than 70 per cent of sexually active Canadians will get HPV at some point. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading
Saskatchewan bishops apologizing after letter about HPV vaccinations is raising eyebrows
A letter sent to grade six parents in the Regina Catholic School Division encourages parents to think twice about the HPV vaccine, which prevents cancer in both men and women. Continue reading
Grade 6 boys set to begin receiving free HPV vaccine in B.C.
In the next few weeks parents and caregivers of children in Grade 6 will be notified of upcoming immunization clinics at their child’s school. Continue reading
Ontario’s newly expanded HPV vaccine program doesn’t apply to all
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
The HPV vaccine is offered to boys, in addition to girls, in Grade 7 across Ontario. Continue reading
Saskatchewan latest province to help protect boys from cancer with HPV vaccine
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Saskatchewan has become the latest province to offer a free vaccine to help protect boys from some types of cancer. Continue reading
New Brunswick commits to HPV vaccine for boys
The New Brunswick government is expanding its HPV vaccination program to include boys. Continue reading
Ontario pharmacists will provide travel vaccines in addition to flu shots
Ontario is expanding the number of vaccines available at pharmacies to include protection against an additional 13 preventable diseases. Continue reading
HPV vaccine ad aimed at women 25-45 airing in Cineplex theatres
An awareness campaign is airing in movie theatres across Canada, aimed at women who might not have received the HPV vaccine when came out 10 years ago but are still at risk of infection. Continue reading